Slab leaks in mid-century homes
Why it happens here
Many homes in the Titus Street neighborhood and Parthenia Street district were built in the 1950s with copper or galvanized pipes under the slab. These pipes corrode over time and develop pinhole leaks. The urban heat island effect makes it worse by causing pipes to expand and contract.
Our approach
We use thermal imaging and acoustic listening equipment to locate the leak without breaking the slab. We then tunnel under the foundation to repair the pipe. After the repair, we dry the slab and subfloor with air movers and dehumidifiers.